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Pop Up Healthier Snacks

Published on Monday, October 01 2012 01:00

Sweet, savory, crunchy or salty - whatever your snack cravings are, it's possible to satisfy them with something that's actually good for you. Popcorn is a versatile treat that you can feel good about eating.

Wrap Up Summer With Colorado Pears

Published on Wednesday, September 26 2012 08:51

Each month, the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the state. This month, Colorado pears are featured in our Colorado Pear and Chicken Flatbread recipe.

Pears have been cultivated for nearly four thousand years. Choose pears that are firm and plump.

The Impact Of Life Expectancy On Retirement Plans

Published on Wednesday, September 26 2012 04:55

By Doug Carey

One of the biggest variables that confront people when planning retirement is their life expectancy. Some folks like to use the life expectancy of their age group or the life expectancy numbers that exist for a person born today. But this can be very misleading and can result in retirees running out of money in retirement.

Keeping Lyons Fit!

Published on Wednesday, September 26 2012 01:00

Community of Well Being

by Mary Chase

Today I went on one of those long runs during half marathon training that you dread, because you fear what your body isn’t capable of, what the weather will be, and whether or not you can conquer all the unknowns on the road ahead. As I approached the course, I found myself annoyed that I wouldn’t be the only person doing this training run, because the

Tank Or Tank-Less? This One Could Get Me In Hot Water!

Published on Saturday, September 15 2012 01:00

Ask the Handy Woman!

I was talking with a client the other day about water heaters. Her conventional 40-gallon electric storage tank water heater was going to need to be replaced soon and she had some questions about the differences between tankless, or on-demand, heaters versus the storage tank heaters. Which was better?